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Texas sues TP-Link, alleging it masks Chinese ties and poses cyber risk
Texas sues TP-Link, alleging it misleads consumers by masking its Chinese ties and supply chain, posing cybersecurity risks.
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Texas sues TP-Link, alleging it misleads consumers by masking its Chinese ties and supply chain, posing cybersecurity risks.
Fulu offers $10K+ bounty for a way to store Ring doorbell footage locally, cutting Amazon cloud ties.
HBO's medical drama "The Pitt" explores the pros and cons of generative AI in hospitals, showing it can create efficiency but also errors and extra work, while highlighting deeper issues like understaffing that tech can't solve.
The Samsung T7 Shield is best for rugged use, the SanDisk Extreme Pro for top performance, and the WD My Passport SSD for budget buyers. Choose based on durability needs and price.
F1's 2026 season features major changes: new cars, engines, and hybrid systems. Preseason testing hints at new energy management tactics and varied car designs, but reliability and fuel issues may challenge teams early on.
The WOWCube modernizes the Rubik's Cube with screens, sensors, and games for $399, but its tech reliance adds complexity, a high price, and a simpler 2x2 puzzle, detracting from the original's elegant simplicity.
WIRED's top monitor picks: Dell 27 Plus 4K for best overall, MSI Pro for budget, Dell 32 Plus QD-OLED for HDR, and AOC QD-OLED for gaming. Includes buying advice and testing notes.
The Edifier M60 speakers, now $170, offer clear, vibrant sound for gaming and media. They're compact, have multiple connectivity options, but lack deep bass. A solid desktop audio upgrade.
TikTok has become an unexpected marketplace where Chinese factories openly sell military-grade anti-drone equipment, like jammers and sensors, using casual social media marketing. This hardware, vital to conflicts like the war in Ukraine, highlights how Chinese components continue to flow to global battlefields despite export restrictions.
The era of cheap, upgradable consumer hardware is ending. AI/data center demand is causing permanent shortages & price spikes, shifting industry focus away from consumers. Own and maintain your current gear, as future affordable replacements may vanish, pushing toward a subscription-based, "rented compute" future.
IRS tech cuts deeper than expected: 40% of IT staff and 80% of tech leaders are gone, part of a major reorganization.
GAO urges NSF CIO to improve IT management, including cloud procurement and cybersecurity, to enhance efficiency and compliance.